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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the Jaffna Hospital would be upgraded as a national hospital in the near future to enhance and ensure excellent healthcare standards in the Northern Province.The post Jaffna Hospital would be upgraded as a national hospital in the near future – President appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONL...
- Jaffna Hospital will be upgraded as a national hospital in the near future – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Better Healthcare (Category: Business)
- President inaugurates Clinical Training and Research Block at Jaffna Medical Faculty (Category: Breaking News)
- India -Sri Lanka Joint Declaration on President Rajapaksa Visit to New Delhi (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that in order to implement the actions under its Financial Literacy Roadmap for the country, it plans to use the current network systems of government offices to create and deliver financial-related content to targeted audience, which are the youth and women.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe attending a ceremony held to hand over free hold deeds in the Jaffna district today (24), said that Sri Lanka is the sole South Asian nation offering free land rights to its citizens. He encouraged the recipients to safeguard the land given to them under the “Heritage” (Urumaya) program for the future […]
Nearly 1,300 naval personnel, who were absent without obtaining leave (AWOL) have been legally discharged during the general amnesty period declared from 20th April to 20th May 2024, Sri Lanka Navy said.
[…]The post Economic Stability With SOE Reforms Need System Change appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Why The Shock Over IMF’s Diagnostic Report? (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP & Its Critics (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic Realities & Political Promises (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis and bowler Asitha Fernando have joined the Sri Lankan T20 team currently in the U.S. to take part in the upcoming ICC Men s T20 World Cup, on Thursday (23).
The Joint Committee of Democratic Unions of Sri Lanka confirmed its support for Cuba s declaration demanding its fair elimination from the list of states sponsors of terrorism created by the United States.
The train services on the up-country line have been delayed today (24) due to trees and rocks falling on to the tracks, Sri Lanka Railways announced.
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Malaysia has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 1,608 Sri Lankan illegal migrants.
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
Over 1,500 Sri Lankans who had been duped by various racketeers promising them employment in Malaysia and facilitating their journey to other countries via Malaysia were sent back in batches during a two-month period beginning March 01, this year. The Foreign Ministry said that Sri Lanka HC in Malaysia facilitated the repatriation of 1,608 illegal […]
- Debt Levels (Category: Business)
- Concrete Idea (Category: Business)
- Fiscal Responsibility (Category: Business)
- Inclusive Growth (Category: Business)
by Reemus Fernando Asian Relay gold medallist Kalinga Kumarage has climbed up the ‘Road to Paris 24’ Olympic rankings following back to back competitions in Japan according to the latest rankings published by World Athletics. Kumarage has overtaken Aruna Dharshana to take the 49th position in the ‘Road to Paris 24’ Olympic ranking. With the […]
- Dharshana, Kalinga edge closer to Olympic qualifying standards (Category: Breaking News)
- Yupun has Nationals as a last resort (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka teams eye Asian Relay Championships after visa issues derail Olympic plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Lekamge to fight for Olympic berth in China (Category: Breaking News)
Friday 24th May, 2024 India is exploring ways and means of acquiring Sri Lanka’s graphite mines, the Indian media has reported, adding that New Delhi and Colombo have had talks in this regard, but they are still at a preliminary stage. These reports have come close on the heels of SLPP leader and former President […]
- India explores acquisition of Sri Lankan graphite mines (Category: Breaking News)
- India explores acquisition of Lankan graphite mines (Category: Breaking News)
- Implications of India – Sri Lanka connectivity (Category: Breaking News)
- India in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire graphite mines (Category: Breaking News)
… run by Pakistan-based handler Two days after arresting four Sri Lankan nationals suspected to be ISIS operatives, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Wednesday said that all the accused have been previously booked in gold and drug smuggling cases. The four accused have been identified as Mohammad Nusrath (33), Mohammad Faris (35), Mohammad Nafran (27) […]
- Gujarat police say BJP among those targeted by ISIS of Sri Lankan origin (Category: Breaking News)
- CORRECTED-Cricket-Top 10 batting innings (Category: Breaking News)
- IPL experience will create good energy for SL: Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka reduce Pakistan to 130 for five before rain intervenes (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said Theravada Buddhism can help face challenges posed by a world rapidly advancing in science and technology. Speaking at the State Vesak Ceremony held at the Dharmaraja Piriven Viharaya in Matale virtually this morning (23). President Wickremesinghe stressed the importance of preserving the essence of Theravada Buddhism and sharing its wisdom […]
- President Highlights Theravada Buddhism’s Solutions for Modern World Challenges at State Vesak C... (Category: Breaking News)
- President pledges full support of state to safeguard Theravada Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
- President s Vesak message- Timeless philosophy of Buddha is a solace amidst economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- 2023 Vesak to be celebrated on a grand scale (Category: Breaking News)
A fake report about a new cyber heist in Bangladesh Bank (BB) has hit news headlines in some media outlets in Bangladesh and some foreign countries. News coverage about the latest false rumour on cyber heist blames officials of the central bank of Bangladesh and aims to malign the Bangladesh government. It may be recalled […]
- Colombo hosts inaugural SAARC ‘Public Debt Managers’ Forum 2012’ (Category: Business)
- CBSL to maintain ‘dovish monetary policy in view of economic stabilization’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Financial Intelligence Unit signs MOU with four other counterparts (Category: Breaking News)
- DEFAMATION BILL: Pakistani Government’s New Weapon To Silence Critics (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Cabinet has approved a proposal to develop the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital into a National Hospital, Cabinet spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardane announced today (May 23).The post Sri Lanka approves upgrade of Karapitiya Teaching Hospital to National Hospital appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Walk for Hospital Ward in Sri lanka - High Wycombe, UK (Category: Global Advertisements)
- Sri Lanka police to arrest more suspects of the attack on British tourist (Category: Breaking News)
- Heart patients dying in Karapitiya Hospital of Sri Lanka due to closure of operation theater (Category: Breaking News)
- Victoria Governor to open Trauma Care Centre (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is ranked 76th in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024, as the country scored poorly in the categories of tourism services and infrastructure, cultural resources, and non-leisure resources.The post Sri Lanka drops to 76th in 2024 Tourism Development Index appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka and Thailand signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for tourists from 07 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka vows to double tourism income by 2015 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka vows to double tourism income by 2015 (Category: Breaking News)
A suspect who had close connections with the ISIS terrorists of Sri Lankan origin who were recently arrested at the Ahamedabad International Airport in India, has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) of Sri Lanka Police.
- Ex-Burger King employee accused of stealing $30K from restaurant (Category: USA, New York)
- Ex-Burger King employee accused of stealing $30K from restaurant (Category: USA, New York)
- Ex-Burger King employee accused of stealing $30K from restaurant (Category: USA, New York)
- Ex-Burger King employee accused of stealing $30K from restaurant (Category: USA, New York)
The Government is considering taking back loss making plantation companies and is to appoint a committee to make recommendations on the matter. Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardena said that the committee will decide the best way forward for 22 plantation companies given on lease by the government. He said if these companies are unable to even […]
- No final decision on Rs. 1700 daily wage (Category: Breaking News)
- Planters’ Association strongly opposes arbitrary wage hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Minimum daily wage for plantation workers increased to Rs. 1,700 (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Jeevan warns plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
The Korean language proficiency test results related to the production and fisheries sectors have been released, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.
Air Asia, Supreme Global and Hayleys have been shortlisted from among the bidders looking to acquire SriLankan Airlines. Accordingly the field of potential acquirers for SriLankan Airlines has been shortlisted to three prominent contenders from the initial six bidders. The three companies shortlisted to further engage in the acquisition process include: Sherisha/Supreme Global Consortium : […...
- SriLankan Airlines poses questions on public concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Malaysian company to partner with Supreme Global in SriLankan Airlines deal (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan denies claims flights grounded over financial issues (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan Airlines insists it has sufficient amount of pilots (Category: Breaking News)
British Olympic swimming champion David Wilkie has died at the age of 70. The Scot won 200m breaststroke gold in Montreal in 1976, as well as two Olympic silver medals and three world titles. His family released a statement saying: “It is with great sadness that the family of David Wilkie MBE announce that he […]
- Aeroplane and €8m worth of heroin seized at Weston Airport in Dublin (Category: Breaking News)
- Former president of Chile Sebastián Piñera dies in helicopter crash (Category: Breaking News)
- US ex-President Jimmy Carter’s wife Rosalynn dies aged 96 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenyan marathon world record holder dies in road accident (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the significance of Theravada Buddhism in addressing the challenges posed by a world rapidly advancing in science and technology. Speaking at the State Vesak Ceremony held at the Dharmaraja Piriven Viharaya in Matale virtually this morning (23), President Wickremesinghe stressed the importance of preserving the true essence of Theravada Buddhism and shari...
- Challenges in modern world: President underscores Buddhism’s solutions (Category: Breaking News)
- Vesak: A Revered Buddhist Festival (Category: Breaking News)
- President stresses importance of preserving true essence of Theravada Buddhism and sharing its w... (Category: Breaking News)
- Artificial Intelligence integration to empower international expansion of Theravada Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
Lanka Premier League (LPL) Season 5 will go ahead despite the match fixing allegations, with the Dambulla franchise participating under a new ownership. Innovative Production Group FZE (IPG) said that notwithstanding the recent events surrounding the arrest of a co-owner of the Dambulla franchise, the Lanka Premier League (LPL) Season 5 will proceed as scheduled. […]
- LPL terminates Dambulla franchise following max fixing claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Michael Clarke appointed Brand Ambassador of Lanka Premier League (Category: Breaking News)
- Aura Lanka Chairman arrested and remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- Dambulla Thunders LPL team owner arrested over match fixing (Category: Breaking News)
Mangroves in Sri Lanka and the Maldives are at serious risk, according to the latest survey by an international conservation group. The survey said that half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse as a result of human activity, rising sea levels and extreme weather, according to the latest survey by an […]
- Ranil meets Wigneswaran for talks in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Ransomware Payments Increase 500% In the Last Year: Sophos (Category: Breaking News)
- Expanding Saltern Destroys Mangroves (Category: Breaking News)
- Samitha Dulan breaks world record in Men’s F-44 javelin throw (Category: Breaking News)
India is in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire graphite mines in the island nation. The demand for graphite is steadily increasing, as it is the most common material used for anodes in lithium-ion and other batteries. The Indian government had discussions with the government of Sri Lanka on acquiring graphite mines there, sources said. […]
- Top US official to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India briefs NPP on various bilateral initiatives (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka declares day of mourning following Iran President’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- US Assistant Secretary and Sri Lankan civil society discuss reforms (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lankan Government is in denial about atrocities its forces committed during the civil war, Human Rights Watch said. Human Rights Watch also said that Sri Lankan authorities have threatened and detained Tamils commemorating those who died or went missing in the country’s civil war. On May 17, 2024, the United Nations human rights […]
- Crackdown Over Civil War Anniversary: UN Report Calls For International Prosecutions For Enforce... (Category: Breaking News)
- UN demands accountability from Sri Lanka on enforced disappearances (Category: Breaking News)
- Let’s Lockdown The Pandemic Of Enforced Disappearances: Continuous Struggle For Justice (Category: Breaking News)
- Let’s Lockdown The Pandemic Of Enforced Disappearances: Continuous Struggle For Justice (Category: Breaking News)
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- Tamils Detained For Commemorating War Dead: 9 Held Under Abusive PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Proposed Internet Law Threatens Upcoming Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- End Arbitrary Detention Of Student Activist: Wasantha Mudalige Held 150 Days Under Draconian PTA (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Should Oppose Restrictions On Freedom of Expression & Civil Society Groups: HRW (Category: Breaking News)
New Delhi, India is in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire graphite mines in the island nation. The demand for graphite is steadily increasing, as it is the most common material used for anodes in lithium-ion and other batteries.
The organizers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) have confirmed that the fifth edition of the tournament will go ahead as scheduled.
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